How to pronounce trop
Say it like TRAWP. Trop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress.
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- TRAWP
- Main stress
- Lighter stress
- Unstressed
Trop pronunciation, sound by sound
Read the parts left to right, then blend them together without pausing.
- TRAWPSay this part loudest and longest. The vowel is the "aw" in law.
American vs British pronunciation of trop
American and British speakers say trop in essentially the same way: /trɔp/ in the US and /trɒp/ in the UK.
British respelling: TROP.
What does trop mean?
- Alternative form of trope (“cantillation pattern”).
Questions about saying trop
How do you pronounce trop?
Say TRAWP. The American pronunciation is /trɔp/. In British English it is /trɒp/. Press play above to hear it at normal speed or slowly.
How many syllables are in trop?
Trop is a single syllable, so the whole word carries the stress. Broken into parts: TRAWP.
Do Americans and Brits say trop the same way?
Almost exactly. The American form is /trɔp/ and the British form is /trɒp/, so you can use either pronunciation with any listener.